by David | Jul 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
For many years we have had the experience of patients experiencing toothache after having travelled involving flying. Typically it would involve teeth that have had a recent history of trauma, deep decay, or deep fillings having been placed. These teeth had irritated...
by David | Jun 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
As of the fall of 2016,there was a release of a consensus statement from the Canadian Orthopedic Association(COA) and the Canadian Dental Association(CDA) regarding the practice of antibiotic use before dental procedures. This statement was the second time there has...
by David | Nov 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
In the nearly 25 years of practicing in Kingston,Dr Tessier and staff have noticed a disturbing trend amongst Queen’s and St Lawrence students….an alarming rate of caries(cavities) in their teeth,and especially in between teeth. On a regular basis when...
by David | Nov 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
Recently approved in Canada,there is now a local anaesthetic (“freezing”) reversal drug that accelerates the return to normal sensation and function(in particular,speaking and eating).This is especially welcome to the lower jaw because with some,the...
by David | Oct 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Microbeads, or Micoplastics are made of tiny polyethylene(plastic) specks. They’re commonly used as scrubbing beads in exfoliating products and are also used to impart colour, like in chewing gum and toothpaste.Typically, they are ranging in size from 0.0004 to...
by David | Nov 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
1.On several occasions,when more than one filling was done in one appointment,we often get a surprised reaction from the patient,”We’re done already…?Wow,you are all very efficient.” 2.Because we routinely check the soft tissues as well as...
